Police: 17-year-old killed in shooting near Stead

A 17-year-old found with gunshot wounds Tuesday night died from his injuries, police said.

Reno police responded at around 11:30 p.m. to a report of shots fired in the Sierra Shadows Trailer Park, a news release from the Reno Police Department said. While on the way to the scene, a related victim of a gunshot wound was reported at a nearby gas station.

Police said the victim was transported, but later died. The name of the victim will not be released because he is a juvenile, the release said.

According to the release, detectives from the Robbery/Homicide Unit learned that a fight between several people ended in gunfire near Silver Reef Drive and Sierra Shadows Avenue. At this time, police said it is unknown what events led up to the physical altercation or shooting.

Detectives do know that several people were either involved or witness to the fight, and are asking the public to contact police.

Secret Witness if offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect or suspects.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact Reno Police Detectives at 775-334-2188 or Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW

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